The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-24

VOtlOn, now IL became SCereOJyped, ana
when the child became old enough to
face the anger of his father, he stayed
away from the morning and evening
prayer. He considered that there are
natural lines on which we may be devo-
tional and truly pious. So long as we are
true to ourselves, true to our condition,
true to God, we are truly devout.
Rev. Mr.. Barnes said that he was
brought up in Universalist family.
He regarded those of different faith
as Christian, but seeing the character
of those who profess to be Christian
men, he did not have any faith in
Christianity; but his father said, do not
make up your mind until you have OBJ
served the other side. Prayers do not
consist in words, but in works.
DIR. Demarest wanted to call at
tention to the scriptural definition of
Spirituality" Paul gives it in Gala
tians "The fruit of the spirit is love,
Joy, peace" etc. No one, not even sci
ence, can find better definition. He
urged the promotion of genuine spirit
uality.
Rev. Mr.. Davis spoke upon the idea
of public prayer public prayer is a
part of public teaching. He approved
to some extent of the forms; but we,
as a class, do not depend upon them,
time and circumstances should be taken
into consideration. He was an advo-
cate OF the conference meeting, and de-
votional exercises. If we lack any
thing we lack in zeal.
This discussion was earnest and
highly profitable. The first day of the
Convention closed with every one feel
ing that it was good for them to have
been there.
Friday Evening.
In the evening, at the usual hour, a
good audience listened to a sermon by
Rev. DR.. Demarest. He was assisted
in the services by Mrs. Barnes, OF
Junction City. The sermon was from
Psalm evil. s. All that is necessary tC
say is that the speaker was sat his best, .
and presented the truth in that crisp
and concise style which is characters
tic.
SECONDDAY.-SATURDAY,S SEPT. 10
The morning was delightful, COO
breeze, and no hot sunshine-just the
right kind of day for a Universalist
Convention. A spirited and helpful
conference meeting was conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Davis, many taking an active
part, while those who said nothing
seemed to be full of the spirit. The
singing was especially awakening ant
soul-stirring.
At the close, the regular business was
taken up, and the Rev. Mr.. Cursey, o.
the Disciple church, was introduced
and made few remarks. The chail
appointed a Committee on Nominations
The report of the Committee on Eel
lowship announced license granted tt
Mr.. J. A. Stoner, for one year. Messrs
J. H. Brown, of Delphos, and Mr.. Davis
of Sedalia, were elected to fill the va
cancy on Board of Trustees. Tht
Treasurer also made his report. After
ward the name of Mr.. Davis was with
drawn from the Board of Trustees, ani
Mr.. G. W. Woodland, of Hutchinson, was
elected. Rev. Mr.. Powell, pastor of the
Unitarian church, Topeka, was then in
troduced and extended greeting from
the Unitarian conference. He desired
to inaugurate generous rivalry be
tween Universalists and Unitarians
and urged more earnest work in bott
denominations. His remarks were wei
received. The Committee on Religious
Services named Rev. Mr.. Woodrow a:
preacher for Saturday evening.
The minutes of the previous Conven
tion were called for and read by the Sec
rotary.
Nominations.
The Committee on Nominations re
ported the following as officers for the
ensuing year:
President. George W. Woodland, Hutch
inson.
Vice PreSident.-Rev J. M. Johns.
Secretary. Rev. G. H. Rogers.
Treasurer.-C. S. Davis.
Trustees. & George w. Woodland, j. II
Brown; all of whom were duly elected.
Afternoon Session.
AT the afternoon session, which con
vened at 2 O'Clock, Mr.. G. V. N. Smiths
paper on Missionary Work was read
The paper awakened much interest
1t was full of valuable points, and the
speaker seemed to be truly interested
in the work, and knew some of the
great needs of our church. He recon-.
mended the employment of State Su.
perintendent, who should not have q
regular charge, but give his whole time
to the work. He advised the employ
ment of a young man to do the work
The paper was listened to with intense
interest, and many fiattering comments
were heard.
Discussion on Missionary Work.
Earnest and energetic speeches were
made by Rev. Messrs. Davis, Carpenter,
Barnes, Rogers, and others; all were en-
thusiastic and no time was lost. Every
one had something to say, and it was